CVE-2016-5537

Name: CVE-2016-5537
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-10-25T14:30:13.053+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5537 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in the NetBeans component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 8.1 allows local users to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors. NOTE: the previous information is from the October 2016 CPU. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the NetBeans component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 8.1 allows local users to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors. NOTE: the previous information is from the October 2016 CPU. Oracle has not commented on third-party claims that this issue is a directory traversal vulnerability which allows local users with certain permissions to write to arbitrary files and consequently gain privileges via a .. (dot dot) in a archive entry in a ZIP file imported as a project.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.04%

59.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Netbeans	8.1

References

http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/ORACLE-NETBEANS-IDE-DIRECTORY-TRAVERSAL.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/139259/Oracle-Netbeans-IDE-8.1-Directory-Traversal.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539615/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93686Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037051
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40588/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/ORACLE-NETBEANS-IDE-DIRECTORY-TRAVERSAL.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/139259/Oracle-Netbeans-IDE-8.1-Directory-Traversal.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539615/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93686Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037051
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40588/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Oct 25, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5537?

How severe is CVE-2016-5537?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5537 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5537?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST